Checking The Wheel Bearings; Checking And Adjusting The Steering Head - Yamaha MBK X-MAX 300 2017 Service Manual

A
A. Tire
B. Wheel
Tube wheel
Tubeless wheel
EWA14090
WARNING
After extensive tests, the tires listed below
have been approved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. for this model. The front and rear tires
should always be by the same manufacturer
and of the same design. No guarantee con-
cerning handling characteristics can be giv-
en if a tire combination other than one
approved by Yamaha is used on this vehicle.
Front tire
Size
120/70–15 M/C 56P
Manufacturer/model
DUNLOP/SCOOTSMART
Rear tire
Size
140/70–14 M/C 62P
Manufacturer/model
DUNLOP/SCOOTSMART
EWA13210
WARNING
New tires have a relatively low grip on the
road surface until they have been slightly
worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km
should be traveled at normal speed before
any high-speed riding is done.
TIP
For tires with a direction of rotation mark "1":
• Install the tire with the mark pointing in the di-
rection of wheel rotation.
• Align the mark "2" with the valve installation
point.
B
Tube tire only
Tube or tubeless tire
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EAS30641

CHECKING THE WHEEL BEARINGS

The following procedure applies to all of the
wheel bearings.
1. Check:
• Wheel bearings
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL"
on page 4-29.
EAS30645
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel elevated.
2. Check:
• Steering head
Grasp the handlebar and gently rock the han-
dlebar.
Binding/looseness → Adjust the steering
head.
3. Remove:
• Battery
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (1)" on page
4-1.
• Front cowling assemblies
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)" on page
4-4.
• Meter panel assembly
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (3)" on page
4-7.
• Handlebar
Refer to "HANDLEBAR" on page 4-71.
4. Adjust:
• Steering head
a. Remove the lock washer "1", upper ring
nut "2" and rubber washer "3".
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